Landscape Architect

SAFEbuilt•Fort Lauderdale, FL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Landscape Architect - Fort Lauderdale Calvin Giordano & Associates (CGA), a SAFEbuilt Company, is an award-winning multidisciplinary firm with offices throughout Florida. Our delivery of exceptional solutions starts with exceptional people. At CGA, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals across numerous disciplines, and learn from the best in the industry. We recognize the value of our employees and foster an environment where each can make a worthwhile contribution to the company, clients, and their own personal development. We also value a work life balance and understand the importance of flexibility. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Landscape Architect to support municipal and public-sector projects from concept through construction. This role is responsible for developing design solutions, preparing construction documents, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and working directly with clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (Master’s preferred)
Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required
Minimum of 5 years of professional landscape architecture experience
Experience working on municipal or public-sector projects strongly preferred
Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, or similar tools
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Strong understanding of local codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements
Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
Experience working on municipal or public-sector projects

Responsibilities

Develop landscape architecture designs, including site plans, planting plans, and construction documents
Collaborate with engineers, planners, architects, and other project partners to ensure integrated design solutions
Research and apply zoning codes, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements
Present design concepts and incorporate client and stakeholder feedback
Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Conduct site visits to assess conditions and support construction administration
Support junior staff through guidance, technical review, and mentorship as assigned

Benefits

Meaningful work on projects that positively impact communities
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
Exposure to a variety of municipal clients and project types
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
paid holidays
paid time off
matching 401K Plans
wellness programs
Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses